THE FLY FISHING PLACE BLOG: ADVANTAGES OF STINGER FLIES FOR STEELHEAD

THE FLY FISHING PLACE BLOG

ADVANTAGES OF STINGER FLIES FOR STEELHEAD

Flies tied in the stinger style, like the stonefly nymph illustrated, have been gaining a following recently, especially from winter steelheaders. The stinger tie puts the hook at the extreme rear of the fly pattern, so that even the softest, most subtle take will usually result in a hookup. Once hooked, the shorter shank of the stinger hook offers less leverage to the fighting fish than the traditional longer-shanked streamer and steelhead hooks. Read more....